Always nice to get a good vet report! It looks like you could use a bigger carrier. I just went but my brother got out of it--he was so stubborn he wouldn't get into the carrier. I gained a couple pounds but I don't think I look fat. I really should get more exercise but since a doggie came into my home, I just haven't been very playful. Here's a link to Manny's post about his stubbornness: http://karen.pnn.com/articles/show/48876-no-no-i-won-t-go-by-manny